5 Questions
What is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA called?
Transcription
Which type of RNA is responsible for encoding proteins?
Messenger RNA (mRNA)
What percentage of the human genome can be transcribed into mRNA?
Less than 2%
During transcription, what produces a complementary RNA strand called a primary transcript?
RNA polymerase
What are the majority of the 80% of mammalian genomic DNA that can be actively transcribed considered to be?
Non-coding RNA (ncRNA)
Test your knowledge of transcription and RNA with this quiz. Explore the different types of RNA molecules and their roles in the process. Learn about mRNA and non-coding RNAs, and understand the percentage of the human genome that can be transcribed into mRNA.
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